Stony Brook University - Student Affairs

MARKET ANALYSISrespondents lived in Chapin Apartments, followed by 25% in Schomburg Apartments, and 6% inWest Apartments. Comparing students’ favorability between graduate student housing, Chapinapartments received the least favorable rating (62%) and West Apartments received the mostfavorable rating (90%). Others consisted of students living at Benedict, ERQ, H-Quad, JamesCollege, and off campus.Student satisfaction based on current on-campus options.Other (please specify, n=7)West Apartments (n=10)Schomburg Apartments (n=45)Chapin Apartments (n=138)0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%Very satisfactory Satisfactory Unsatisfactory Very unsatisfactoryWhen determining where students decided to live this year, it was evident that surveyrespondents were price sensitive and cherished a facility that maximized their time. Total cost orrent and utilities, kitchen / kitchenette, and the availability of high-speed internet ranked highest.Respondents held less concern over proximity to family and other amenities that immersed themwith the campus and local community at large.Top five determinants when deciding where to live this year: (current living)Most Determining FactorsLeast Determining Factors1 Total cost of rent and utilities (98%) 1 Proximity to family (31%)2 Kitchen / kitchenette (97%) 2Availability to live within the Three Village Central SchoolDistrict (42%)3 Availability of high-speed Internet access (95%) 3 Availability of air conditioning (47%)4 Safety / security (94%) 45Maintenance and custodial services / general conditionof building (94%)Ability to become involved in campus and housingcommunities (47%)5 Availability of lounge space in building (57%)Stony Brook UniversityGraduate & Professional Student Housing StudyPage 19